Phyllis Schlafly Was Alt-Right Before Alt-Right Was Uncool Phyllis Schlafly Was Alt-Right Before Alt-Right Was Uncool
For 70 years the right-wing icon worked within the Republican Party, forging an organization that would welcome Donald Trump’s extremism.
Sep 7, 2016 / John Nichols
The Terrible Mini-Trump of Minnesota—and the Progressive Who’s Running Against Him The Terrible Mini-Trump of Minnesota—and the Progressive Who’s Running Against Him
He says the government shouldn’t regulate pollution, shouldn’t meddle in healthcare, and shouldn’t tell people they can’t own slaves. Lovely.
Sep 2, 2016 / Jon Wiener
Will Trump’s Poisonous Politics Leave Lasting Damage? Will Trump’s Poisonous Politics Leave Lasting Damage?
The danger in this election is not just that Trump could win. It’s that—win or lose—he could poison our politics for a generation.
Aug 30, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Welfare Was ‘Reformed’ 20 Years Ago This Week. I’ve Suffered the Consequences. Welfare Was ‘Reformed’ 20 Years Ago This Week. I’ve Suffered the Consequences.
And now, House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to build on that disastrous legacy.
Aug 26, 2016 / Stephanie Land
The United States Has an Emergency Fund for Natural Disasters. Why Not for Pandemics? The United States Has an Emergency Fund for Natural Disasters. Why Not for Pandemics?
Zika is spreading in Florida, and Congress still hasn’t released money for a response.
Aug 25, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Voters Are Ready to Punish Pro-Gun Politicians. There’s Just One Problem. Voters Are Ready to Punish Pro-Gun Politicians. There’s Just One Problem.
Voters don’t seem to know where key senators actually stand on background checks.
Aug 18, 2016 / George Zornick
Is Brand New Congress the Future of Progressive Politics? Is Brand New Congress the Future of Progressive Politics?
The goal is audacious: harness the enthusiasm and fund-raising muscle of the Sanders campaign to elect an entirely new Congress committed to the same platform.
Aug 11, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens
We have an opportunity to finally rein in the big banks.
Aug 8, 2016 / NationAction
Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other
Ryan legitimized Trump, and now he’s getting what he deserves.
Aug 5, 2016 / John Nichols
The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy
While traditional political giving has not gone away, a new source of influence is emerging.
Aug 5, 2016 / David Callahan